Sale 1231 — The James P. Myerson Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 February, 2021
Category — 1901 Pan-American Issue (Scott 294-299)
1c Pan-American, Center Inverted (294a). Lightly hinged, perfs well clear on all sides, deep dark colorsVERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT PAN-AMERICAN INVERT.
According to Johl, the 1c Pan-American Inverts were found in at least four different post offices around the country soon after release of the issue in May 1901, including Bessemer Ala., Richmond Va., Utica N.Y. and Connecticut.
With 2014 P.F. certificate
2c Pan-American (295). Mint N.H., deep shade, precise centering with unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00)
4c Pan-American (296). Mint N.H., rich colors and proof-like impressions, essentially perfectly centered with unusually wide margins for this difficult issueEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 4-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,500.00). Only three grade higher (one each at 98J, 100 and 100J) and only four other shares this desirable grade
5c Pan-American (297). Mint N.H., extraordinarily well-centered, uncommonly wide margins, bright fresh colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A FABULOUS 5-CENT PAN-AMERICAN FOR THE COLLECTOR OF OUTSTANDING QUALITY STAMPS.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only one stamp grades higher (at 100)
8c Pan-American (298). Mint N.H., gorgeous rich colors and detailed impressions on fresh paper, essentially perfectly centeredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $5,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. example and it is shared by only eight others.